A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4457391 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459438 epoch_slot_no: 9838 block_no: 4457214 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-22 04:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cea2942676b12ca20395cb271a584ad0f65e080fe32832e25c8ab2040cdd8d9Block Operator
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